Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the plantar fascia, which is the ligament that runs from the base of your toes to the calcaneus, or heel bone. The plantar fascia helps maintain and stabilize the arch of your foot. The most common reasons for strain and inflammation of the plantar fascia are

Heel pain in children may point to a condition known as Sever’s disease. It’s an inflammation of the growth plate at the heel, so it can sometimes pop up during growth spurts. It’s especially common among children who are active in sports.

Treatment for heel pain

For both adults and children, heel pain will usually go away through a combination of rest, icing, exercises that stretch the plantar fascia, anti-inflammatory medications, night splints that keep the plantar fascia stretched out as you sleep, physical therapy, and orthotic inserts.

Proper treatment for chronic heel pain begins with a proper diagnosis. Count on board-certified podiatrist Dr. Kenneth R. Wilhelm for excellence and accuracy in diagnosing and treating your heel pain. We’re located in Centreville, VA, just west of D.C., and welcome your appointment request online or by phone at (703) 996-3000.